The FBI has indeed announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian national wanted for bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud. Adediran allegedly committed these crimes in Illinois in 2001 and fled the United States before his trial, violating his release conditions.
Adediran’s Profile:
– Age: 56 years old (born October 11, 1968)
– Height: 5’11”
– Weight: 200 pounds
– Hair: Black
– Eyes: Brown
– Aliases: Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson
Alleged Crimes:
– Bank Fraud: Adediran allegedly attempted to withdraw funds from a bank in Champaign, Illinois, using a fraudulent check.
– Identity Document Fraud: He is accused of using stolen personal information of U.S. citizens to open bank and credit accounts.
– Credit Card Fraud: Adediran allegedly committed unauthorized credit card transactions.
FBI’s Appeal:
The FBI urges anyone with information about Adediran’s whereabouts to contact their local FBI office, the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or submit a tip anonymously through the FBI’s website. The reward of up to $10,000 (approximately N14 million) is offered for information leading to Adediran’s arrest and conviction.
